Strawberries

Fragrantly sweet, strawberries are the most popular type of berry fruit in the world. Although they have become increasingly available year-round, they are at the peak of their season from April through July when they are the most delicious and most abundant. While there are more than 600 varieties of strawberries that differ in flavor, size and texture, one can usually identify a strawberry by its red flesh that has small seeds piercing its surface, and a small, regal, green leafy cap and stem that adorn its crown.

Storage
» Strawberries should be stored in the refrigerator in a single layer on a shallow tray covered with paper towel.
» Do not stack product on top of the cases or cause the berries to be crushed.
» Remove any berries with decay, damage or that begin to mold immediately.

Handling
» Follow good rotation practices, first shipments received should be used first.
» Fresh berries have an expected shelf life of about 3 days. Plan to rotate frequently to maintain maximum quality.
» Avoid placing the case or raw product on non-sanitized kitchen counter tops to help prevent the potential for cross contamination.

Preparation
» Prep fresh daily as needed. Wash only immediately before use.
» Always limit the time that the product is out of refrigeration.